Overbuilt 2wd build thread
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We took the wheels and tires in to Discount Tire on Saturday. As soon as we got them home, we got to work making room.
We mounted up the rears first. We removed the whole mud flap and trimmed away the actual flap portion that hangs below the bumper. The tire was just resting on it. The inside edge of the bumper looks unfinished without the plastic piece bolted in so we wanted to keep it.
In the front, I picked a spot about half way up the front portion of the flare to start the cut. Toward the bottom, I measured in about 1.5". Ran some tape to connect the two points and cut away. Truthfully, I made a smaller cut first and had to go back for more.
On the back side of the tire, we tackled the usual items. The body mount required a good chop. I have the weld-in plates, but I don't plan to install them until we install the 1" body lift. I'd rather wait to do the welding while the rubber mounts are out.
We also folded over the pinch seam and then pushed the inner fender liner back.
After all of that, we effectively have no rubbing under general driving.
I ordered a 1" body lift from Toytec about 6 weeks ago. It has been on backorder and from stories I am hearing, I won't see it for several more weeks. Initially, I was not seeing any need to install it, but after driving a little with it today, I did hear the tires scrubbing the rear fenderwell.
Since this will never see off road, I am not too worried, but I think that 1" will give a little extra clearance.
We mounted up the rears first. We removed the whole mud flap and trimmed away the actual flap portion that hangs below the bumper. The tire was just resting on it. The inside edge of the bumper looks unfinished without the plastic piece bolted in so we wanted to keep it.
In the front, I picked a spot about half way up the front portion of the flare to start the cut. Toward the bottom, I measured in about 1.5". Ran some tape to connect the two points and cut away. Truthfully, I made a smaller cut first and had to go back for more.
On the back side of the tire, we tackled the usual items. The body mount required a good chop. I have the weld-in plates, but I don't plan to install them until we install the 1" body lift. I'd rather wait to do the welding while the rubber mounts are out.
We also folded over the pinch seam and then pushed the inner fender liner back.
After all of that, we effectively have no rubbing under general driving.
I ordered a 1" body lift from Toytec about 6 weeks ago. It has been on backorder and from stories I am hearing, I won't see it for several more weeks. Initially, I was not seeing any need to install it, but after driving a little with it today, I did hear the tires scrubbing the rear fenderwell.
Since this will never see off road, I am not too worried, but I think that 1" will give a little extra clearance.
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I think the -6 offset was the perfect fit for the 12.5" wide tire. They barely stick out beyond the fenders and did not require a ridiculous amount of trimming.
We are super excited about the look. My son is looking forward to rolling into school this year. We have several more things to do before calling it done, but it has already come a long way in a few months.
We are super excited about the look. My son is looking forward to rolling into school this year. We have several more things to do before calling it done, but it has already come a long way in a few months.
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My son and I installed the Dobinsons snorkel this past weekend. The install was not too bad, just took a little time with the on and off making sure the fitment is correct, which if you follow the template it is perfect.
Some of the flare clips were broken, so we addressed that before we could start the snorkel. Naturally it is never just that easy. Most of the raised tabs on the flare had separated so we had to epoxy those first.
Some of the flare clips were broken, so we addressed that before we could start the snorkel. Naturally it is never just that easy. Most of the raised tabs on the flare had separated so we had to epoxy those first.
